tripping the breaker

[lakelynch]

My MB electric smoker keeps tripping the breaker after about an hour and the analog has water in it. How do I keep the water from getting in the analog to stop tripping the breaker. I talked to MB customer service and they have no clue. (or at least the rep. didn't) Thanks!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Water in the analog? Can you elaborate more? Water and electricity aren't a good mix.

Ryan

 

[lakelynch]

Water in the analog? Can you elaborate more? Water and electricity aren't a good mix.

Ryan

Yes. After an hour the moisture (smoke) that has been coming out of where the analog plugs into the smoker accumulates IN the analog and trips the breaker. I've replaced the analog multiple times and it's the same thing. Just seeing if anyone else has had this problem and if there was a solution. Masterbuilt said that they had no clue how to stop it.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Yes. After an hour the moisture (smoke) that has been coming out of where the analog plugs into the smoker accumulates IN the analog and trips the breaker. I've replaced the analog multiple times and it's the same thing. Just seeing if anyone else has had this problem and if there was a solution. Masterbuilt said that they had no clue how to stop it.

You have me stumped as well! I have an analog mes 30 and never had that problem. What does yours have for an exhaust hole? Does yours leak smoke around the door?
Maybe Rich, chopsaw will have an idea.

Ryan

 

[chopsaw]

have an idea.

My only guess is he has an analog unit and it's getting water where the control plugs in the side at the element , or in the control itself .

Just saw post 3 . I think there should be a rubber gasket at the connection . Maybe it's missing .

 

[lakelynch]

What would be a proper way to stop the steam from coming out of where the analog plugs into the smoker? Something that won't melt.

 

[Colin1230]

Pardon my ignorance but what exactly are you calling an analog?

 

[Brokenhandle]

Pardon my ignorance but what exactly are you calling an analog?

The dial on his smoker I believe...

Like this one

Ryan

 

[Colin1230]

Ding, ding, ding, ding! Now I'm with you. Thanks, Ryan. I appreciate tbat.

 

[lakelynch]

The dial on his smoker I believe...

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Like this one

Ryan

Correct. The steam comes out where this plugs into the smoker and the condensation collects in it to trip the breaker.